Abstract

Anuja S.*, Amrutha P. B., Dhanya Dharman and Shaiju S. Dharan

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Guillain Barre Syndrome is a neurological disorder that manifests as a severe fulminant polyradiculoneuropathy. It is considered to be major cause of acute and subacute paralysis. The condition is characterized by weakness and tingling. Muscle stretch reflexes are diminished or nonexistent, and sensory loss is frequent. Although the aetiology is still unknown, demyelination of spinal nerve roots is a pathology. The death is unusual. Given that some patients may experience potential ventilatory failure and cardiovascular instability, early diagnosis and urgent referral are recommended in severe situations. Case presentation: A 12 years old boy was taken to the hospital with chief complaints of Weakness in bilateral upper and lower limbs, fever spikes, breathing difficulty. On physical examination, the patient has experienced weakness in bilateral upper and lower limbs, In “Cardiovascular System, S1 and S2 sound are present, In Respiratory System, Air entry is bilaterally equal, tone and power of upper and lower limbs are decrease, then treatment was started, but symptoms were not improving hence started IVIG. Conclusion: In this study, we primarily focus on professional management and outstanding nursing care which helps to improve symptoms and also the crucial role of IVIG as a treatment option.